1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 538 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Picnic |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |